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十月 02, 2012
Potato harvest in the United Kingdom still 3 weeks behind
The Potato Council Grower Panel Lifting Survey estimates that 39,000ha (32% of the total crop and just under 7,000ha greater than last week's estimate) was cleared to Friday 28 September, with the GB harvest running approximately three weeks behind las...From the archive

十月 02, 2012
Sobeys to build world’s largest potato display on October 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is excited to announce that Sobeys is constructing a record-setting display featuring 90,000 pounds of PEI potatoes on Wednesday, October 3rd at their retail location on University Av., Charlottetown.This will set ...From the archive

十月 02, 2012
Greenvale acquire Rowe Farming Ltd
Produce Investments plc (PI), owners of Greenvale AP Ltd, one of the UK’s largest fresh potato companies, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Rowe Farming Ltd, a specialist new and salad potato and daffodil growing business based in Cornwall.From the archive

十月 01, 2012
Mondelez International announces spin-off of Kraft Foods Group, Inc
Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ), formerly Kraft Foods Inc., announced today that it has completed the previously announced spin-off of its North American grocery business, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT).From the archive

十月 01, 2012
Reducing acrylamide levels in french fries
The process for preparing frozen, par-fried potato strips — distributed to some food outlets for making french fries — can influence the formation of acrylamide in the fries that people eat, a new study has found. Published in ACS’ Journal of Agricult...From the archive
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九月 28, 2012
A partir del 2014, la papa boliviana abastecerá la comida rápida de su país
El Gobierno y representantes de los empresarios de comida rápida firmaron un convenio para que a partir de 2014 se consuma papa producida en cuatro departamentos de Bolivia y evitar, de esta forma, que se importe desde Perú casi el 94 por ciento que de...From the archive

九月 27, 2012
McCain Foods GB launches McCain Simply Potato for Mash for UK caterers
McCain Foods is set to revolutionise the use of mashed potato in UK foodservice with the launch of McCain Simply Potato for Mash from September 2012, enabling caterers to deliver a consistently delicious, creamy and fluffy mash, in just 15 minutes, wit...From the archive

九月 27, 2012
Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Carolyn Ottenheimer, Kettle Brand Chip's Chief Flavor Architect
Carolyn Ottenheimer is the Chief Flavor Architect for Kettle Brand Chips in Salem, Oregon.She's responsible for developing and defining the flavor and quality attributes of all Kettle Brand products -- the base snack and the seasoning blends that are a...From the archive

九月 27, 2012
McCain Foods USA renovates Burley Idaho French Fry Plant
McCain Foods USA has announced it will begin a major capital improvement and renovation project for its Burley 2 potato plant in Idaho. The project is slated to begin this fall and will be completed over the next 2 years. The renovation of Burley 2 w...From the archive

九月 26, 2012
USPB International Table-Stock Program Opens Vietnam Market for US Fresh Potatoes
After two years of market development by the United States Potato Board (USPB) International Table-Stock Program, the US potato industry is reaping the rewards of this investment, effort and commitment in Vietnam.From the archive

九月 26, 2012
J.R. Simplot acquires Florikote slow release fertilizer technology
Florikan, a specialist in polymer-coated fertilizer technologies for the agriculture and horticulture industries, has sold its patented Florikote technology to the J. R. Simplot Company, a leading global supplier of crop nutrient and specialty fertiliz...From the archive

九月 25, 2012
Indian savory snacks market shifts towards branded traditional salty snacks
Just three years ago, the Indian savory snacks market was dominated by western snacks such as potato chips and finger sticks that had nearly two-third of the market controlled primarily by Pepsi Frito Lays and ITC Foods.From the archive

九月 25, 2012
European Potato Processors show how best to fry french fries
In April 2002, authorities, food industry, caterers and consumers were confronted by the unexpected finding that a number of heated foods contained significant levels of acrylamide, a substance known until then only as a highly reactive industrial chem...From the archive

九月 24, 2012
KFC Japan offers New Bacon Potato fritters
For a limited-time, KFC Japan is offering an homage to the chain's southern roots and the brand's founder with the Colonel's Bacon Potato Fritters. The mashed potatoes are mixed with bits of bacon, herbs, and sour cream before being battered and fried...From the archive

九月 24, 2012
United Kingdom Seed potato industry sets new export record
The UK seed potato industry is on a high as Potato Council has announced another record year for seed exports, with this year’s figures surpassing 103,000 tonnes. “This year, despite the testing conditions experienced by growers, we have achieved ano...From the archive

九月 24, 2012
Last call for Lays 'Do us a flavor' contest in the US
The Lay's brand today announced a last call for submissions for the next great Lay's potato chip flavor. Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, kicked off its "Do Us A Flavor"contest in July to invite fans to subm...From the archive

九月 23, 2012
KMC sells its Vietnamese tapioca starch factory to Nailun Group
Danish Starch manufacturer KMC announces on their website that they have sold their tapioca starch factory in Vietnam to the Chinese Inner Mongolia Nailun Group Co. Ltd.. The divesture this summer is part of KMC's continuously increasing focus on pota...From the archive
